A 75-year-old pedal cyclist was struck down and killed by a speeding car while he was on his way home at around 16:40 hrs on Sunday.
Deowraj Doodnauth called Daniel of Lot 165 B Number 68 Village, was returning from a shop when he was hit by the car.
Stabroek News understands that Doodnauth was riding in the corner of the road facing incoming traffic. However, the driver of the speeding vehicle lost control as he came around the Number 68 Village turn and struck down Doodnauth.
An eyewitness said that from all indications the driver appeared to be travelling at 100 miles per hour.